- Font:
- +
- -
DURHAM, N.C. — A troubled bunny at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham is undergoing acupuncture to help alleviate excessive head twitching and circling.
Story: Zoo says Super Bowl ad will harm chimps
The gray bunny named Bugsy first began exhibiting the behavior in 2007. A veterinarian ran a battery of lab tests looking for a bacterial or fungal infection, but nothing was found to explain Bugsy's strange symptoms. Keepers then tried a medication intended for motion sickness, to no effect.
A Durham veterinarian on Tuesday performed Bugsy's third monthly acupuncture and electrotherapy treatment. For the first time, keepers noticed Bugsy stopped twitching his head. Bugsy is a Holland Lop weighing about 3.5 pounds.
Story: Cyrano the 20-pound cat gets cool new knee
Veterinary specialist Katy Harringer said it is unclear if the treatments will provide long-term relief. Bugsy's next needling session is scheduled for later this month.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
“ ”